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January 8, 2008
Juno Regina
That red coat I mentioned in yesterday's post? I also needed a scarf to wear with it. When I saw Miriam's Juno Regina pattern I knew it was just the thing.
The yarn, ironically enough, is some lace weight that Miriam herself dyed for me last winter. So, both the yarn and the pattern come from the same brilliant designer.
It's nice that she's also my friend.
I love the way the colors swirl and move throughout the length of the scarf. Speaking of the length, it's only about 1/2 the length of the original design. I wanted it shorter so it would be just a simple neck wrap.
Light as a feather but very warm and beautiful.
It's like getting a hug from Miriam every time I wear it.
Posted by Carole at January 8, 2008 6:40 AM
Comments
How beautiful! Juno Regina is on my lace list, and now that I've seen yours I'm even more excited about it.
Posted by: Jane at January 8, 2008 7:27 AM
Girl your photos are great! And I love the scarf too.
Posted by: Cheryl at January 8, 2008 8:05 AM
Gorgeous yarn/pattern combo. You are all decked out for winter now.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at January 8, 2008 8:16 AM
Very very pretty. :-)
Posted by: Jen in CT at January 8, 2008 8:23 AM
Aww cool! And really pretty too!
Posted by: Emily at January 8, 2008 8:25 AM
Wow Carole, It's beautiful!!
Posted by: Robin in VA at January 8, 2008 8:37 AM
I have that in my queue. Still on the look out for the yarn she used- Helen's Laces in the Manzanita colorway. Should probably just order it from my LYS. It doesn't seem like a color many carry for some reason. Love the color and mods of yours. No modeled shots?
Posted by: Manise at January 8, 2008 8:39 AM
Of course you needed a scarf. How are you set for mittens? :) It's gorgeous! A nice width to scrunch up around your neck and keep the cold out.
Posted by: Wool Winder at January 8, 2008 8:44 AM
Awww, Carole, beautiful...the post and the Juno Regina!
Posted by: marianne at January 8, 2008 8:45 AM
Very nice. After seeing yours, I may have to give up on the baby silk and try a hand dyed yarn. I wasn't sure how it would compete with the diamonds.
Posted by: Stacey at January 8, 2008 8:46 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Chris at January 8, 2008 8:51 AM
Beautiful! I cannot wait to knit this pattern up.
Posted by: Lynne at January 8, 2008 9:01 AM
So, so pretty. You have been a whirlwind of knitting activity!
Posted by: Norma at January 8, 2008 9:06 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Julie at January 8, 2008 9:09 AM
BEAUTIFUL!! Mim's pattern is on the top of my list this winter as well. The colors in her yarn are stunning...all of my favorites wrapped up in one!
Posted by: Kim at January 8, 2008 9:14 AM
Gorgeous scarf!
Posted by: Kelly at January 8, 2008 9:20 AM
Very pretty!
I just realized that I wish I had a porch to drape handknits on to photograph.
Posted by: Teresa C at January 8, 2008 9:38 AM
Beautiful! Was it hard to knit?
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at January 8, 2008 9:39 AM
Very nice scarf. I really like the colors very much. Wear it well.
Posted by: Hillary at January 8, 2008 9:51 AM
Absolutely wonderful reds and a great scarf to go with your coat... winter will seem much cheerier!
Posted by: Birdsong at January 8, 2008 10:11 AM
Very pretty. I think I'd like to give this a try, I'm looking to jump into lace.
Posted by: elizabeth at January 8, 2008 10:21 AM
It's very pretty, Carole. Miriam did a beautiful job dyeing the yarn for you.
Posted by: Beth at January 8, 2008 10:23 AM
Aw! Carol you are awesome! I had no idea you were knitting it let alone in the yarn I dyed!
It should go perfectly with your new Calorimetry (or however the hell it's spelled).
*hug*
Posted by: Miriam at January 8, 2008 10:27 AM
Gorgeous! When do we get to see these things with the red coat?? :-)
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at January 8, 2008 10:33 AM
That is gorgeous.
Posted by: MX at January 8, 2008 10:45 AM
WOW! That's fabulous!
Posted by: liz at January 8, 2008 10:46 AM
I love that! It's absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Maria at January 8, 2008 10:56 AM
Oh, very pretty Carole!
Posted by: Karen at January 8, 2008 10:59 AM
Pretty! It must've been a quick knit, too!
Posted by: elizabeth at January 8, 2008 11:01 AM
Gorgeous. I'm such a sucker for anything red and this looks absolutely perfect.
Posted by: Stephanie at January 8, 2008 11:18 AM
This is the time of year for reds, to warm and cheer us until the days get a bit longer. Brava!
Posted by: Lucia at January 8, 2008 12:46 PM
I loved that pattern when I first saw it on Knitty. I love it even more now. Great job, Carole!
And as far as my mojo goes? Who knows? I'm thinking I might have some other "issues" to deal with!
Hugs!
Posted by: Leah at January 8, 2008 12:52 PM
Wow Carole! How undescribably SPECIAL. And a lovely surprise for Mim too, as I see in her comment. :)
I need to dye some red'ish laceweight for it now. I remember watching as she was designing this pattern at Estes last summer and can't wait to make it!
Posted by: Laura at January 8, 2008 3:14 PM
Wow Carole! How undescribably SPECIAL. And a lovely surprise for Mim too, as I see in her comment. :)
I need to dye some red'ish laceweight for it now. I remember watching as she was designing this pattern at Estes last summer and can't wait to make it!
Posted by: Laura at January 8, 2008 3:16 PM
Wow Carole! How undescribably SPECIAL. And a lovely surprise for Mim too, as I see in her comment. :)
I need to dye some red'ish laceweight for it now. I remember watching as she was designing this pattern at Estes last summer and can't wait to make it!
Posted by: Laura at January 8, 2008 3:17 PM
Wow Carole! How undescribably SPECIAL. And a lovely surprise for Mim too, as I see in her comment. :)
I need to dye some red'ish laceweight for it now. I remember watching as she was designing this pattern at Estes last summer and can't wait to make it!
Posted by: Laura at January 8, 2008 3:18 PM
She's beautiful. Well done, Carole!
Posted by: Cookie at January 8, 2008 4:11 PM
That is like gorgeous! Are you sure you wouldn't like to give it away?...I'd be more than delighted to take it off your hands!!!
Posted by: Sara at January 8, 2008 5:14 PM
oh i love that yarn!
i just casted on for this a few days ago. i'm a beginner lace knitter though so we'll see how it goes. i'm scared to moved past the set up. :)
Posted by: E at January 8, 2008 6:19 PM
A match made in heaven! Variegated yarns can be so tricky with any lace pattern, and yet this looks perfect!
Posted by: jillian at January 8, 2008 8:23 PM
Very pretty! I'm glad I stopped by, as I had forgotten about this pattern, and it is too pretty to forget.
Posted by: Brenda at January 8, 2008 8:55 PM
That's really beautiful Carole!
Posted by: Debi at January 8, 2008 11:12 PM
So pretty, and a nice story to go along with it. That's a pattern that's in my queue too.
Posted by: Danielle at January 9, 2008 10:02 AM
I'm surprised at how well it worked with your variegated yarn. I wouldn't have thought to try that, but the effect is lovely!
Do I have to queue this one now?... I think I do, sigh... ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. at January 9, 2008 10:45 AM
Am I living under a rock? How did I not know about MimKnits? I just linked over to her blog and am stunned and amazed by all her fabulous designs.
Your combination of Miriam's yarn with her pattern is stunning and I bet it looks stunning on.
Oh no, another pattern to add to my never-ending, constantly-growing, will never get to it in my lifetime queue. ;-)
Posted by: ~Kristie at January 9, 2008 2:05 PM
So pretty! I am in search for the perfect yarn and pattern to go with my red coat, too. I have some silk that I'm getting ready to spin up that goes well, and I may just have to copy you and make Juno Regina as well. Yours is lovely.
Posted by: Rachel at January 9, 2008 2:35 PM
Ever so lovely Carole! I like the Christmas Lights socks, they are very festive.
Posted by: Wanda at January 10, 2008 1:56 PM
sweet scarf - and you'll be quite the stunning star with your new red coat (which is cool btw)
Posted by: Teyani at January 11, 2008 11:42 AM
